Top Rated 10* MLB *BIG HITTER* Nats/Giants
(MLB) Washington vs. San Francisco,
Money Line: 113.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Win
Play: Washington Nationals
Rating: 10/10*

The San Francisco have dropped five of their last seven games following a 3-0 loss to the Washington Nationals yesterday. I like the Nats to take a 2-0 lead in the series with another victory Tuesday night.

Left-hander Gio Gonzalez (3-1, 2.90 ERA) takes the ball for the Nats. He split decisions against the Giants last season despite pitching well in both games, surrendering just two earned runs and eight hits through 13 innings of work. Gonzalez has posted a 2.94 ERA against the Giants throughout his career.

The Giants counter with right-hander Jeff Samardzija (1-6, 4.50 ERA) who is 2-5 with a 3.83 ERA in 14 career appearances (seven starts) against the Nationals. He's taken the loss in each of the last three meetings behind a 7.00 ERA and we can note that Daniel Murphy is 7-for-15 with five RBIs off the Shark.